Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Fruit: | Other: Pod tapered at both ends; explodes when ripe, releasing a few large seeds |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Summer |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed: Do not cover with soil. Can handle transplanting Other info: Seed will die if it dries out. Keep moist or refrigerate. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
aspenhill | On April 30, 2016 | Obtained plant Lurgan Greenhouse - qty 1 |